Leah Kral's guest appearances

Leah Kral

Hayek Program Podcast

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we begin our three-part miniseries on Civil Society, hosted by Mikayla Novak who explores civil society, encompassing the practical nature of voluntary mutual assistance outside but entangled with the domains of market and state, the theoretical dimensions of civil society, and the intersection of classical liberalism and civil society. Joining Novak for this episode is Leah Kral, Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Mercatus Center and author of her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results,” discussing what makes a nonprofit organization successful. Kral begins by detailing her journey through Jamaica which sparked her interest in public policy and, eventually, nonprofit management. She considers the impact of mainline economics and classical liberalism on her work, and explains key factors for nonprofit success including principles of teamwork, incentives for innovation in nonprofits, the role of persuasion, and the importance of remembering one’s mission. As part of the conversation, Kral and Novak explore the meaning of “civil society.”To learn more about Leah Kral and her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results.” If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to season one on digital democracy.Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic &amp; Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium 

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we begin our three-part miniseries on Civil Society, hosted by Mikayla Novak who explores civil society, encompassing the practical nature of voluntary mutual assistance outside but entangled with the domains of market and state, the theoretical dimensions of civil society, and the intersection of classical liberalism and civil society. Joining Novak for this episode is Leah Kral, Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Mercatus Center and author of her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results,” discussing what makes a nonprofit organization successful. Kral begins by detailing her journey through Jamaica which sparked her interest in public policy and, eventually, nonprofit management. She considers the impact of mainline economics and classical liberalism on her work, and explains key factors for nonprofit success including principles of teamwork, incentives for innovation in nonprofits, the role of persuasion, and the importance of remembering one’s mission. As part of the conversation, Kral and Novak explore the meaning of “civil society.”To learn more about <a href="https://leahkral.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Kral</a> and her book, “<a href="https://leahkral.com/book/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results</a>.” If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.<a href="https://www.mercatus.org/hayekprogram/virtual-sentiments" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual Sentiments</a>, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to season one on digital democracy.Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic &amp; Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

Civil Society — Leah Kral on Successful Nonprofit Organizations

204: How Can Nonprofit Leaders Bring Innovation to Their Organization? (Leah Kral)SUMMARYHow can you foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit? Between the pandemic and workforce shortages, many nonprofit leaders today are likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. It’s said that adversity drives innovation, but for many, that well is drying up too soon. So where are all the good ideas? In episode #204 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit strategist and author, Leah Kral, explains that as leaders of nonprofits, we have the power to create the perfect formula for innovation within our organizations. While there are no quick fixes, the effort and energy you put into these solutions now will be the garden for future innovative abundance. Innovation and impact are not a gamble that might someday payoff, but with intentional mission drive, culture building and strategic planning, innovation and impact are within reach of any nonprofit organization.ABOUT LEAHLeah Kral is an expert facilitator and author who helps nonprofits innovate and further social change. She is a sought-after speaker at nonprofit industry events and writes frequently about her research. Her new book is Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022). Leah is the senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, in Virginia. The Mercatus Center is the home of heterodox thinkers and economists who work to discover what aspects of institutions and culture help societies prosper. Leah has been with Mercatus since 2006, where she has been providing tailored workshops and consulting to internal teams and to a network of university research centers across the country. For decades, she has been helping teams to break out of the busy daily routine and draw out their best creative thinking. She helps teams to design pilots, program strategies and meaningful evaluation approaches, leading to better outcomes and more compelling stories for supporters. She has a passion for helping altruistic organizations achieve their missions and is an active volunteer in her community. She holds a Master of Arts in public policy from Duquesne University and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Jamaica 2002-2004).EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCESInnovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results by Leah KralThink Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam GrantLearn more about Leah and the work she’s doing hereTake our Podcast Survey and let us know what you want to hear!Check out Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

204: How Can Nonprofit Leaders Bring Innovation to Their Organization? (Leah Kral) SUMMARYHow can you foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit? Between the pandemic and workforce shortages, many nonprofit leaders today are likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. It’s said that adversity drives innovation, but for many, that well is drying up too soon. So where are all the good ideas? In <a href="https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode #204 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership</a>, nonprofit strategist and author, <a href="https://leahkral.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Kral</a>, explains that as leaders of nonprofits, we have the power to create the perfect formula for innovation within our organizations. While there are no quick fixes, the effort and energy you put into these solutions now will be the garden for future innovative abundance. Innovation and impact are not a gamble that might someday payoff, but with intentional mission drive, culture building and strategic planning, innovation and impact are within reach of any nonprofit organization.ABOUT LEAH<a href="https://leahkral.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Kral</a> is an expert facilitator and author who helps nonprofits innovate and further social change. She is a sought-after speaker at nonprofit industry events and writes frequently about her research. Her new book is Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022). Leah is the senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, in Virginia. The Mercatus Center is the home of heterodox thinkers and economists who work to discover what aspects of institutions and culture help societies prosper. Leah has been with Mercatus since 2006, where she has been providing tailored workshops and consulting to internal teams and to a network of university research centers across the country. For decades, she has been helping teams to break out of the busy daily routine and draw out their best creative thinking. She helps teams to design pilots, program strategies and meaningful evaluation approaches, leading to better outcomes and more compelling stories for supporters. She has a passion for helping altruistic organizations achieve their missions and is an active volunteer in her community. She holds a Master of Arts in public policy from Duquesne University and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Jamaica 2002-2004). EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Social-Change-Successful-Nonprofits/dp/1119987466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XL7HRZBQ24HZ&amp;keywords=leah+kral+innovation+for+social+change&amp;qid=1680635897&amp;sprefix=leah+kral%2Caps%2C182&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results</a> by Leah Kral</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Social-Change-Successful-Nonprofits/dp/1119987466/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XL7HRZBQ24HZ&amp;keywords=leah+kral+innovation+for+social+change&amp;qid=1680635897&amp;sprefix=leah+kral%2Caps%2C182&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know</a> by Adam Grant</li><li>Learn more about Leah and the work she’s doing<a href="https://leahkral.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a></li><li>Take our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Path-podcast-feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Survey</a> and let us know what you want to hear!</li><li>Check out Patton’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Path-Nonprofit-Leadership-Philanthropic/dp/1642251976/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1OXZF1MBHX88U&amp;keywords=your+path+to+nonprofit+leadership&amp;qid=1644697029&amp;sprefix=Your+path+to+non%2Caps%2C75&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector</a></li></ul>